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Marvelous Egypt Travel a tour operator and a travel agency with governmental license number 1749 as Class A-1 by the Egyptian Tourism Ministry since the foundation in 2005 and member of the Egyptian Travel Agent Association (ETAA) , American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and World Tourism Organization ( WTO ) managed by a team of multilingual professionals travel consultants and providing full services for group and individuals traveling to Egypt for leisure and business travel.

Nefer: Cairo,Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

Description

Explore the amazing classic sites of ancient Egypt in Cairo, Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the step pyramids of Sakkara. Following with a Nile cruise trip where you will enjoy visiting Luxor and Aswan, and don't miss the chance to travell to Abu simble and discover the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari

Itinerary

Departure: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Day 1 - Cairo - ArrivalOur team welcomes you upon arrival at Cairo Airport before Passport Control, with a sign bearing your name and that of the agency. Help and assist to get your Visa, cross the Passport Control, Carrying your baggage and cross the Custom. Then you will be transferred by private A/C vehicle to your hotel. Check in at hotel. (Optional: Enjoy Sound and Light Show in Giza). Overnight in hotel.Meals: none

Day 2 - CairoBreakfast at hotel. Morning, our tour guide and private A/C vehicle will pick you up at your hotel. Enjoy an excursion to visit the legendary majestic The Three Pyramids, which are considered one of the Old Seven Wonders, erected by Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos. the famous pyramids: Cheops (the largest built circa 2650 BC. JC.), one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world and the only one that has stood the test of time. It was for over 40 centuries the highest monument erected by the man with a height of 146 meters. When you finish exploring the Great Pyramids our next stop is a visit to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and temple of Cheops. It is a mythical statue with the body of a lion & human head. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. (optional: Camel or Horse Ride). Following by Visit the necropolis of Sakkara, used as a cemetery for thousands of years, and still hides many secrets in the desert sand. The Pyramid at Sakkara is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. It was built during the Third Dynasty (about 2630 BC) for King Djoser and its construction was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. End of day, transfer to Giza Train Station for take the First Class Sleeper Train go to Luxor. Dinner and overnight in train.Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3 - Luxor – Nile Cruise (Monday, Thursday, Saturday)Breakfast in train. Morning, arrival at Luxor Train Station, welcome by our representative, then you will be transferred by private A/C vehicle to your ship for a four nights cruise. Check in and Lunch on board. Afternoon, Visit the Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the glory of the god Amun, the temple probably the most grandiose of all Egypt. Continue your visit by Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III, known by its size and its large number of silent pillars. It connected by a paved alley of sphinxes of 3 kilometers at Karnak Temple. (Optional: Enjoy Sound and light show at Karnak.) Tea/Coffee break at 5.00pm on sundeck. Dinner and overnight in cruise.Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 - Luxor/Esna – Nile CruiseBreakfast on board. (Optional: hot balloon Ride). Visit the necropolis of Thebes, on the left bank of the Nile. Discovery Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the XVIII to the XX dynasty were made bury. Continuation to the two colossi of Memnon, the towering statues are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari), unique in its structure, to ancient Egypt dug directly into the rock, reach superhuman dimensions. Sailing to Esna. Lunch on Board. After passing the Esna Lock, continue sailing to Edfu and arrival in the evening. During sailing, free at leisure to enjoy the pool on sundeck. Tea/Coffee break at 5.00pm on sundeck. Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 - Edfu/Kom Ombo – Nile CruiseBreakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Edfu, the Holy City of Horus and the temple built in his honor. This temple with impressive dimensions is the best preserved of Egypt. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the majestic river Nile, whose characteristic is to be dedicated to two divinities: Sobek (with head of crocodile) and Horus (falcon-headed). Sailing to Aswan. Tea/Coffee break at 5.00pm on sundeck. Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - Aswan – Nile CruiseBreakfast on board. Morning free at leisure to enjoy the pool on sundeck. (Optional: Enjoy felucca around Kitchener's Island) Lunch on board. Visit Philae temple, this very harmonious architecture is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis. Visit the High Dam at Aswan was built from 1960 to 1971, measuring 780m long, to protect Egypt against the annual flooding of the Nile and Lake Nasser created. The water power generates electricity for most of Egypt. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, located in a granite quarry Rose that was used in the construction of temples. Back to ship after visit. Tea/Coffee break at 5.00pm on sundeck. (Optional: Enjoy Sound and light show at Philae.) Dinner and overnight on board.Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 – Aswan – End Nile Cruise /Abu Simbel/AswanBreakfast on board and check out. Early morning, road by private vehicle to Abu Simbel (approx. 4 hours’ drive). Arrival in Abu Simbel, Visit the impressive temples of Ramses II and his wife, Nefertari. These extraordinary structures carved into the cliff, were dismantled and transported to their present site in 1960 because they were threatened with inundation by rising waters of Lake Nasser. They were rebuilt identically on an artificial hill a little more towards the interior. After the visits, back to Aswan. Afternoon free at leisure at Aswan. End of day, transfer to Aswan Train Station for take the First Class Sleeper Train go to Cairo. Dinner and overnight in train.Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8 - CairoBreakfast in train. Morning, arrival to Giza Train Station, welcome by our representative then Visit the National Museum of Antiquities including the treasures range from the prehistoric age to the Roman period. You will see among others the famous treasure of Tutankhamen. It houses over 250,000 pieces, is one of the largest museums in the world. It allows visitors to discover the history of ancient Egypt through five millennia. Then, Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, with in its enclosure the mosque of Mohamed Ali. The citadel was built on the hills in 1183 AD Moqattam overlooking the whole city was a point of defense against the Crusaders. Salah El Din appointed to be the governor of Egypt after the death of the sultan of Damascus, Noor-el-Din. (Optional: Enjoy Nile Dinner Cruise with belly dancing show). Overnight at hotel.Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Cairo - DepartureBreakfast at hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for take your departure flight.Meals: Breakfast

Price

Price per person start from:

SEASON

Single

Double

MAY- SEPTEMBER

843 $

679 $

Information about the Prices:

• Prices are ESTIMATED and quoted in Dollar per person , they are valid until 30 September 2017 (Excluding Peak periods, Christmas , New Year and Easter holidays).• Special rate for groups; The more you are numerous the lower the price!• Single rate is not valid for a "Solo" traveler• These prices are valid for minimum 2 travellers.

This price Includes:

√ Meet and Assist by our representative.√ Luggage handling.√ All private transfers as mentioned in program in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.√ Accommodation 2 nights in 3-stars* Hotel at Cairo, room with air-condition and private bathroom, including breakfast .√ Accommodation 4 nights in Nile Cruise Boat 5-stars standard*, Nile View cabin with air-condition and private bathroom, in Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner + Coffee Break at 16:00).√ Accommodation 2 nights in First Class* Sleeper Train, Cairo/Luxor & Aswan/Cairo, Double or Single cabin with breakfast and dinner.√ All PRIVATE sightseeing tour as mentioned in program .√ transport in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver during the visit & carriage at Edfu.√ Private English-speaking Guide during the visit.√ Main Entrance fees tickets of mentioned sites.√Transport in private air-conditioned minibus with driver: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Aswan.√ For your safety: trip under authorization of the Egyptian Government.√ All taxes and fees.

This Price Excludes:

× International flights × Entry Visa × Optional and extra activities/visit × Any meals not mentioned in program, drinks, phone calls, laundry and any personal spend× Tips are not compulsory but are left at your own appreciation

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